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"May I come in" is a phrase which is often translated as "puedo entrar", and "please" is an interjection which is often translated as "por favor". Learn more about the difference between "may I come in" and "please" below.
may I come in(
mey
ay
kuhm
ihn
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. puedo pasar
I have to tell you something. May I come in first?Tengo que decirte algo. Primero, ¿puedo pasar?
please(
pliz
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. por Dios
Could you just stop talking for a second, please!¡Por Dios! ¿Puedes dejar de hablar por un momento?
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
3. (to prefer)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
4. (to satisfy)
a. complacer
You're constantly trying to please people. Don't you get tired of it?Siempre estás intentando complacer a la gente. ¿No te cansas?
